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Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Political Science Norfolk State Un

GeoPolist, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500

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Position Description This is a tenure track position at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank. We are looking for a generalist with a specialization in American Politics. Preference would be given to candidates who can develop a course in Environmental Justice with a special emphasis on Civic Engagement, supervise the department's internship program, and provide online instructions for course delivery. This is a full‑time, tenure‑track appointment for the nine‑month academic year beginning August 2024.

Department of Political Science The Department of Political Science at Norfolk State University offers a B.A. in Political Science as well as a minor. The department is interested in developing new courses. Currently we offer courses primarily in American Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, Public Administration, Urban Planning, and Pre‑Law. The department is particularly interested in candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of their background. Candidates must include a statement that reflects their commitment to diversity initiatives and/or experience working with students from underrepresented groups.

Job Duties

Teach undergraduate courses in American government

Develop new instructional materials, techniques, course offerings, or major revisions of existing courses

Actively engage in research/scholarship and grantsmanship; demonstrate exemplary teaching; collegially engage with faculty and other members of the university community

Administer internship programs

Demonstrate multicultural competence including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations and create an educational environment that affirms commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in American Politics or a related field at the time of employment (a terminal degree is required)

Experience and/or evidence of teaching and scholarly activity in one or more of the areas highlighted in the Job Description

Commitment to, or evidence of, diversity, equity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in curriculum development, preferably in Environmental Justice and/or Civic Engagement

Experience in grantsmanship and research commensurate with employment at the rank of assistant or associate professor

Demonstrated experience in student advisement

Experience administering internships

Experience in online teaching, preferably using Blackboard

Ability to teach a capstone course

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